CVE-2020-11579 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.5 Published 3 Sep 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can disclose local files via the installer test-connection script if MySQL local data infile is enabled or PHP is outdated.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-11579?

CVE-2020-11579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chadhaajay Phpkb, published on 3 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Chadha PHPKB 9.0 Enterprise Edition. installer/test-connection.php (part of the installation process) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose local files on hosts running PHP before 7.2.16, or on hosts where the MySQL ALLOW LOCAL DATA INFILE option is enabled.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11579?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Chadhaajay Phpkb.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11579 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-11579 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11579 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-cx9f-9g5f-369f.